Milford Woman and Her Daughter Need Your Help

Diana Destadio, of Milford, and her daughter, Michaela Nicole, 5, need your help.

Michaela Nicole has Cerebral Palsy, which is considered a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is in the development stages. It primarily affects body movement and muscle coordination.

Diana Destadio is in need of a van that accommodates a wheelchair, which would help them immensely.

Friends have set up a GoFundMe page and have raised $5,980 thus far but much more is needed.

A fundraiser has also been set up for Saturday, March 5 at the Orange Ale House at 517 Boston Post Road.

According to the GoFundMe, “Though Cerebral Palsy can be defined, having Cerebral Palsy does not define Michaela.”

Even with her infinite tenacity, there are still many things that Cerebral Palsy holds Michaela back from doing and experiencing. But lucky for Michaela, nothing will stop Diana from trying her best to give Michaela a life that she deserves and more.

Diana is a single Mom that goes out of her way daily to do everything she can to help Michaela advance.

From countless therapy appointments to making sure Michaela experiences everything she should if Cerebral Palsy wasn’t a part of her life - Diana dedicates herself to her daughter.

Aside from being the best Mom possible, she is going to school to become a nurse to further better their lives. I spend a lot of time with Diana and what always impresses me most is she never complains. She possesses more strength than anyone else I know.

As you can imagine, doing everything she can for Michaela also means excessive costs… If anyone deserves help from people who are able to give a little, it’s these two. So please, if you can, consider contributing something to help out. Every little bit helps.”

Click here for the GoFundMe.